The effort surpassed the 45 reps by former Arkansas offensive lineman Mitch Petrus (2010), former Ohio State defensive end Mike Kudla (2006) and former UTEP defensive tackle Leif Larsen (2000).

Combine records have been tracked since 2000.

Paea breezed through the first 20 reps like the average man would benching a straw.

He didn't show any signs of fatigue until about the 35th rep when he began to slow down just a little.

At 42 the bar finally appeared heavy for Paea as he paused at the top to regain himself. Then he banged out two more quick reps, paused, hit another, paused, another, paused, another and then another to reach 48.

He struggled to get up number 49 as fellow defensive linemen cheered him on.

He just missed benching No. 50 as he couldn't quite lock his arms to finish off the rep.

“His strength in the weight room translates on to the football field,” NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said.